by Vivian Mastrangelo | Sep 19, 2011 | Leadership, Teams
Communication is a core skill for success in business. We rely on this skill to clearly express our intentions to our staff, and we depend upon the communication skills of our team members when they interact with clients and prospects. Effectiveness in all types...
by Vivian Mastrangelo | Jul 14, 2011 | Leadership, Self-Awareness, Teams
Imagine this scenario… You are at a family gathering and want to take a candid photo. You spot your kids at the pool and need to decide whether to zoom in on your kids or zoom out to capture the entire scene. What do you do? I read a terrific article in the...
by Vivian Mastrangelo | Jun 27, 2011 | Leadership, Self-Awareness
We are all looking for the “silver bullet,” the one thing that will make us successful in growing our businesses. So what are the elements needed to maintain a successful and flourishing business? 1. Clarity of purpose You need to have a strong sense of what you want...
by Vivian Mastrangelo | May 28, 2011 | Leadership, Self-Awareness
Many of my clients are financial advisors and entrepreneurs who have developed successful businesses. As their businesses continue to grow, they are now fine-tuning their skills for managing and leading others. As I look back on my career, I realize that I was...
by Vivian Mastrangelo | May 17, 2011 | Leadership, Self-Awareness, Teams
The greatest challenge for any manager is to create an environment that allows the team to succeed while allowing all team members to play to their strengths. This is the ultimate goal of a functional manager in any organization. In my coaching practice, I...
